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Avatar for Legacy Landscape CA
Legacy Landscape CA
4.8(
26
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Designer - Landscape

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alvarado Landscaping did an excellent job and are great to work with. Cristian was very responsive and provided multiple revised estimates as I altered the project requirements after seeing the price. They cleaned their work area at the end of every work day so we were still able to get around our yard when they weren't working. Any deviations from the original estimates were very clearly communicated. They did a great job providing complete transparency. We were very happy with the quality of work and the finished product. I highly recommend Alvarado Landscaping for your landscaping projects."
Deck+Pergola+Pavers
Deck+Pergola+Pavers
Before
SF pavers + Garden
Portfolio

+7

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Cinthya's Landscaping
4.8(
76
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"One is never sure what to expect when one hires someone for the first time but working with Cinthya’s Landscaping team was a seamless experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy landscaping help whether it’s repairs or maintenance !"
Spring Cleanup
Sod
Bark
Bark
Cleanup

+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Sampson's Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessSod - Install

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sampsonâ s Landscaping is the best around. Aaron came out and gave us some great ideas. He has a wealth of knowledge and has a great eye for what to do to make your place look amazing. He turned my backyard into a tropical paradise. The work was done ahead of schedule and on budget. I highly recommend Sampsonâ s Landscaping."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Geico Builders
5.0(
61
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Architect - Landscape+3 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Geico Builders did an amazing job on our bathroom remodel. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, the team was prompt, professional, and easy to work with. They moved fast but still delivered excellent workmanship. The workers were polite and always cleaned up before heading out, which we really appreciated. Our bathroom looks beautiful now, and the whole project was completely stress-free thanks to them."
Composite Deck Replacement Trex
Full Backyard Remodel with Outdoor Kitchen
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Deck Replacement Composit
Composite Deck

+270

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cesar Jauregui
4.5(
67
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpDesigner - Landscape

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cesar made suggestions to complete a partially landscaped yard. He and crew showed up and stayed with all activities until complete. My yard is now safer to walk, completely illuminated and irrigated and beautiful to view."
Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Monkey grass isn’t too picky when it comes to light conditions: It needs sun but prefers partial shade. While it can tolerate full sun, it thrives in environments with partial shade (around four to six hours of sunlight per day). The black mondo grass variety is the most tolerant of heat from direct sunlight.

A scattering of leaves won’t pose a problem through the winter, but a thicker layer of leaves may not decompose before the first frost and can instead weigh down your grass and harbor mold or fungi. A thick layer of leaves also cuts off light and air that grass needs to grow. That’s why we suggest removing thick leaf layers within several days if possible. If your lawn goes dormant over the winter and snow has already caught up with you, then remove the leaves in early spring before your grass-growing season starts so your lawn can thrive.

Monkey grass makes a beautiful, low-maintenance ground cover, particularly in shadier areas where other grasses don’t receive enough sunlight to grow. It’s also excellent for edging walkways, bordering flower beds, and accenting rock gardens. You can grow it as a container plant, as well, which is a perfect solution for those who love its foliage but want to contain the spread.

While both fall and spring are suitable times of the year for planting trees, fall is typically the better option. Soil stays warm long enough to allow tree roots to establish in fall before they go dormant, while spring might give way to intense summer heat before spring-planted trees have time to grow strong roots.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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